It has been two years since Owen Dunn was stabbed to death while on the way to visit his girlfriend.
The Swindon teenager was killed on December 4 by Tyler Hunt, 17 at the time, and another child who cannot be named because of a legal restriction preventing the identification of anyone under the age of 18 - who was just 14 at the time.
Both Hunt, of Park South, now 19 and his unnamed accomplice, now 16, were found guilty following a trial and sentenced to a minimum term of 19 years and 12 years in prison respectively.
The investigating team who helped to secure the convictions was recently awarded for their efforts at recent Wiltshire Police awards.
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But while, Owen's mother, Zoe Mitchell, is grateful to Wiltshire Police for what they have done, she says that she is still left with unanswered questions two years later.
"I was told from the beginning that we may never know why it all happened," she told the Adver.
"But there are still things that haven't been answered, like why my son was killed on that day."
Zoe also said that questions remained over an incident that occurred at JD Sports in the town centre days before Owen was ambushed and killed.
On November 28, Owen Dunn and his girlfriend at the time entered JD Sports to return some trainers.
A gang of youths, who had been described as 'doing laps of the town centre and store' for the last few days walked past and two then entered the store.
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The pair, who had their faces covered, are said to have 'attacked Owen and his girlfriend', with one of them carrying a knife and dropping it during the altercation.
A store manager who was there at the time said that this incident was reported and although Wiltshire Police has confirmed that an investigation into Owen's death remains open, no further action appears to have been taken regarding this incident.
It was also not mentioned at all during the court proceedings for Hunt and his accomplice.
Zoe said: "I've had no updates for months. I feel like because Owen is gone, the JD incident doesn't matter."
When asked how long it had been since the police last gave her an update, she said: "It's been so long I can't remember.
"I wish they were doing more, but if there is nothing else for them to do, just have the decency to tell me the case is closed."
When asked about the JD Sport incident, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said the investigation was ongoing but they could not at the time link the JD incident to his death.
Owen's friends and family set up a charity to help reduce knife crime in the town called Owen's World.
In a public post, the organisation paid tribute to the teen on the second anniversary of his death,
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It said: "Today marks two years since we lost Owen in the most heartbreaking way—he was taken from us in a knife attack.
"Owen’s life was full of light, love, and energy. He had a rare gift for making everyone feel valued and appreciated, whether you were a close friend or someone he had just met. His kindness, humor, and genuine enthusiasm for life left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.
"Although Owen’s life was tragically cut short, his legacy lives on. Through Owen’s World, we’re working to honour his memory by spreading the positivity and love he was known for, and by advocating for change to prevent others from facing such senseless loss.
"As we mark this difficult anniversary, we focus on remembering Owen for how he lived: with laughter, compassion, and a heart full of generosity. He is deeply missed but will never be forgotten."
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